Tips to Sell Your Home FAST!
REMOVE YOUR FAMILY PHOTOS BEFORE THE OPEN HOUSE
Depersonalize home. Let them imagine themselves living in this house and make an emotional bond with your home.
CLEAN YOUR HOME
A clean home shows potential buyers that you've taken good care of your home. If you don't have new appliances in the kitchen, make sure the existing ones are spotless.
GET RID OF THE CLUTTER
Don't just stash it somewhere, get it off the premises. Eevery room in the house has to be available for inspection and a home buyer need to know there's plenty of room here for their stuff.
BE FLEXIBLE WITH HOME SHOWINGS
The best way to sell your home is to let a buyer inside with their buyer's agent to tour in peace and quiet. Leave the house when buyer's agents show up. Anything you say can and will be used against you. Plus, buyer's agents prefer to show without interference.
REVIEW YOUR LISTING ONLINE
Look at your home listing on various websites to make sure the information conveyed is accurate. Agents do their best to ensure accuracy, but since it is your home, you know the details better than anyone.
RESPOND PROMPTLY TO A PURCHASE OFFER
Many purchase offers contain a date by which the offer expires. Notwithstanding, it can drive buyers crazy if they are forced to wait for a seller to decide whether to accept their offer or to issue a counteroffer
PAINT YOUR WALLS NEUTRAL TONES
This could make a significant difference in how much your home will sell for. Neutral colors appeal to the many buyers, and suiting a wide range of interior design color palettes and style
PUT YOUR PETS SOMEWHERE ELSE
Some people are allergic to pet dander and others are afraid of dogs. You don't know who is going to be viewing your property. Your priority should be to make your house appeal to the widest spectrum of potential buyers.
SMELLS MAKE OR BREAK DEALS
Psychologists say that smell is the sense most closely connected to memory. Use air fresheners if need be. Good smells are extra inviting.
GET A COMPARABLE MARKETING ANALYSIS (CMA)
CMA is a document, drawn from a local Multiple Listings Service (MLS) database, that presents pricing information, property details and photos of homes similar to yours that recently sold, failed to sell, or are currently on the market in your area.
CHECK OUT COMPARABLE PROPERTIES
Check out all similar properties listed in your area in the last six months and compare prices. You should also look at unsold comparables and see if they're overpriced. Use a comparative market analysis (CMA) to help you.
USE QUALITY REAL ESTATE SIGNAGE
The quality and condition of the For Sale sign in your yard are a reflection of how you (and your agent) regard your property.
ALLOW ROOM TO NEGOTIATE
Adding a bit of a cushion to your asking price is a wise move. Most buyers will want to engage in some wheeling and dealing, so set your sale price to allow for this. Your agent can help you determine the amount of wiggle room.
DISCLOSE EVERYTHING
Smart sellers proactively go above and beyond legal necessity to disclose all known defects to their buyers. Most states have property disclosure forms. Use them.
RESPOND QUICKLY
When buyers make an offer, they are in the mood to buy. But moods change, and buyers are known to get buyers’ remorse. Don’t delay if you want the sale.
PICK AN IDEAL LISTING DATE
Discuss with your realtor and decide the best time of year to list your home to maximize profit and minimize time on the market. The best time to sell your house depends on where you live.
BOOST YOUR CURB APPEAL
According to a study done by Michigan State University, a home with landscaping can increase perceived home value by 5 to 11%. It can also sell a home faster.
LET THE KITCHEN SELL YOUR HOME
An appealing kitchen is a major selling point and is something. Lighting, painting, new appliances, and updating cabinet hardware are just some examples of inexpensive fixes worth every penny to attract buyers.
GET A PRELISTING INSPECTION
It sends a clear signal that you’re not trying to hide anything and makes a buyer feel confident to submit an offer.
PRICING YOUR HOME CORRECTLY
You shouldn't overprice your home because demand and interest wane after 21 days or so. Of course, you can lower the price later, but that can be too late.
BARTERING MAY BE A GOOD IDEA
For example, if you know the buyer loves the new couch you bought, you could offer to leave it in exchange for making fewer repairs.
EXPLORE THE EXPECTED APPRECIATION - A GOOD IDEA
What are the future prospects for your neighborhood? For example, a major mall being built, or a large new company moving to the area can be a good sign.
OFFER A CLOSING COST CREDIT
If you don't want to make home repairs yourself, you can offer a credit at closing for the estimated costs. This also helps you avoid complaints about repairs later